Renault Twingo 2014 vs Volkswagen Up! 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Renault Twingo is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Up! has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.0 (petrol) | 1.0 (petrol, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Up! is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 - 90 HP | 60 - 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 - 135 NM | 90 - 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 - 14.5 seconds | 13.2 - 16.3 seconds | |
| In general, Renault Twingo are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Up!. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 4.3 | 4.4 - 4.7 | |
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Renault Twingo petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Up!. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger. Renault Twingo is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Up!, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Twingo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 219 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 951 litres | |
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Volkswagen Up! has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Twingo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Up!, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`371 kg | ~ 1`306 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 979 kg | ~ 936 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 392 kg | ~ 370 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 4000 | |
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